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Despite rising vehicle prices, last month saw a modest gain in new vehicle sales in South Africa with 49 499 vehicles leaving showroom floors in November 2011.
According to NAAMSA, November so a 11.7% improvement over the same period in 2010.NAAMSA expects growth over the medium term to be more subdued, in line with the overall performance of SA's economy.
DOMESTIC SALES
The vehicle exports market is bleak with November 2011 figures being 28.3% down on November 2010. Top performer in the export market was Toyota with 5250, followed by Volkswagen (4422) and Mercedes-Benz (4408).
Domestic sales saw Toyota dominate total sales with 11 419 vehicles. The Volkswagen group trails Toyota with 7503 units and GMSA comes in third with 5694 sales. Nissan sold 4105 vehicles while Ford sold 3748.
The top selling passenger vehicle in South Africa is Volkswagen Polo Vivo (2270) and while the top selling light commercial vehicle was Toyota's Hilux (4335).
November 2011 sales
Top 10 passenger vehicles
1 VW Polo Vivo - 2270
2 VW Polo - 1855
3 Toyota Corolla/Auris - 1757
4 Toyota Fortuner - 1222
5 Chevrolet Aveo - 992
6 Ford Figo - 965
7 BMW 3 Series - 825
8 Mercedes C-Class - 825
9 Toyota Yaris - 789
10 Nissan Micra - 658
Top 20 light commercial vehicles
1 Toyota Hilux - 4335
2 Chevrolet Corsa Utility - 1528
3 Toyota Quantam - 1210
4 Isuzu KB - 1099
5 Nissan NP200 - 1096
6 Nissan NP300 Hardbody - 814
7 Ford Bantam - 760
8 VW Amarok - 555
9 Ford Ranger - 372
10 Mazda BT-50 - 352
According to NAAMSA, November so a 11.7% improvement over the same period in 2010.NAAMSA expects growth over the medium term to be more subdued, in line with the overall performance of SA's economy.
DOMESTIC SALES
The vehicle exports market is bleak with November 2011 figures being 28.3% down on November 2010. Top performer in the export market was Toyota with 5250, followed by Volkswagen (4422) and Mercedes-Benz (4408).
Domestic sales saw Toyota dominate total sales with 11 419 vehicles. The Volkswagen group trails Toyota with 7503 units and GMSA comes in third with 5694 sales. Nissan sold 4105 vehicles while Ford sold 3748.
The top selling passenger vehicle in South Africa is Volkswagen Polo Vivo (2270) and while the top selling light commercial vehicle was Toyota's Hilux (4335).
November 2011 sales
Top 10 passenger vehicles
1 VW Polo Vivo - 2270
2 VW Polo - 1855
3 Toyota Corolla/Auris - 1757
4 Toyota Fortuner - 1222
5 Chevrolet Aveo - 992
6 Ford Figo - 965
7 BMW 3 Series - 825
8 Mercedes C-Class - 825
9 Toyota Yaris - 789
10 Nissan Micra - 658
Top 20 light commercial vehicles
1 Toyota Hilux - 4335
2 Chevrolet Corsa Utility - 1528
3 Toyota Quantam - 1210
4 Isuzu KB - 1099
5 Nissan NP200 - 1096
6 Nissan NP300 Hardbody - 814
7 Ford Bantam - 760
8 VW Amarok - 555
9 Ford Ranger - 372
10 Mazda BT-50 - 352
